Coin Portraying an Emperor
mid–3rd century
Bronze
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portays and unidentified emperor, facing right and wearing a radiate crown. On the back (reverse), a soldier strides to the right while holding a spear. A type of banner called a vexillum is shown over his shoulder.
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